The United States is the latest nation to order Avon Protection’s MITR System. The recent order by the Department of War (DoW) includes the MITR-M1 Half Mask and MITR-PG1 Powered Goggle for its Special Operations Forces, plus the MITR-PF Particulate Filter and MITR-RF Riot Filter for mission-specific modularity, along with integrated helmet and communication system accessories.
The NIOSH-certified MITR-M1 Half Mask with MITR-PF Filter provides users with lightweight, flexible respiratory protection for the nose and mouth. With a sleek, flush-fitting curved profile, the wearer retains weapon-sighting ability and maintains communications via voice amplification/projection units. The half mask clips directly to the wearer’s helmet via the MITR-M1 Helmet Mount Kit, allowing the wearer to don the mask without removing the helmet.
MITR-PG1 integrates seamlessly with the MITR-M1 Half Mask, providing ocular protection against riot agents. With an integrated air-purging system, the goggle’s lightweight, fog-resistant, tactical-black design provides clear vision and operational readiness in the most demanding conditions. Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear, MITR-PG1 is compatible with combat helmets and night vision systems.
Avon Protection’s MITR-PF Compact Particulate Filter features a low-profile design with a pleated, high-efficiency filter element for protection against biological and pharmaceutical agents. The MITR-RF Compact Riot Filter combines the pleated, high-efficiency filter with an activated carbon layer for additional protection against riot-agent vapour. Both filters provide NIOSH P100 protection, removing greater than 99.97% of harmful airborne particulates.
With this order, the U.S. has become the second FVEY nation to select the MITR-M1 Half Mask, following Canada’s selection in May 2026.
Steve Elwell, President, Avon Protection, said: “This award culminates nearly four years of working collaboratively with end-users developing a solution that meets their mission requirements. Securing the U.S. DoW as another customer for the MITR System demonstrates our continued focus on protecting personnel health in both the short and long term.
“For tactical operators, MITR is not just about protection during today’s mission; it is about reducing lifetime exposure to hazardous particulates that can contribute to long-term health issues and helping ensure those who serve remain healthy long after their careers end. This award represents an important step in bringing this capability to a wider community of users.”
